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StockCharts Insider: The Cloud Hack Many Traders Overlook (But Shouldn’t)
by Karl Montevirgen,
Financial Writer
Before We Dive In…
Here’s today’s play: you’ll run the Entered Ichimoku Cloud scan to spot buy-the-dip candidates, use the SCTR to find the strongest stocks, and then you’ll flip to the charts to see which candidates may be worth pursuing. Plus, you’ll learn how...
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Reading Between the Lines: What RSI and Breadth Are Saying About Stocks
by Frank Cappelleri,
Founder & President, CappThesis, LLC
RSI readings, market breadth, and price patterns can provide directional signals for the stock market. Here's what you should monitor as the market goes through a relatively volatile period....
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The Secret to Better Investing: Watch Fewer Stocks
by Grayson Roze,
Chief Strategist, StockCharts.com
Grayson Roze reveals how narrowing your invest able universe can make you a better trader. See how to use StockCharts tools to focus your strategy, simplify analysis, and make smarter trading decisions....
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StockCharts Insider: How an “Overbought” RSI Can Be Your Best Buy Signal
by Karl Montevirgen,
Financial Writer
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Think “overbought” means it’s time to bail? Not always. Sometimes that 70+ RSI reading doesn’t signal weakness, but strength. In this Insider post, we’ll flip the script on RSI, show you why overbought often means “stay on board,” and give you the tools...
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StockCharts Insider: Surface vs. Depth: Cracking the Code of Sector Strength
by Karl Montevirgen,
Financial Writer
Before We Dive In…
Every index wears two faces. The first is performance—what you see on the surface. The second is breadth—what lies beneath. Price tells you where the money’s moving today. But breadth tells you if that move has legs, or if it may be running...
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Is QQQ Losing Steam? These Chart Clues Say Maybe
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Tech stocks stumbled after a strong run. See what QQQ's chart says about the next market move and how to prepare your portfolio....
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Trend Signals in Healthcare and Healthcare Stocks, 5 New Signals, 12 Leading Uptrends
by Arthur Hill,
Chief Technical Strategist, TrendInvestorPro.com
The Health Care sector is making a comeback, with stocks within the sector generating new bullish signals. Here's a deep dive into the sector....
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10 Must-See Charts for October 2025
by Grayson Roze,
Chief Strategist, StockCharts.com
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Join Grayson and Dave as they reveal their top 10 stock charts to watch this October....
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The Squeeze Is On: Using the TTM to Catch Big Moves
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Learn how the TTM Squeeze indicator spots stocks ready to break out of a consolidation and see how you can apply it to stocks that have long-term investing potential....
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The Best Five Sectors This Week, #38
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
Julius presents his weekly update on US sector ranking based on Relative Rotation Graphs....
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Turn Your Stock Watchlist Into Winners With This Chart Tool
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Learn how the StockCharts Technical Rank (SCTR) score can help you spot stocks gaining momentum....
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Dave's September 2025 Stock Picks: 3 Charts That Worked… and 2 That Didn’t
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Dave revisits five stocks from the September Top Ten Charts episode to see how they’ve evolved. He reviews NVDA, AXP, MSI, MRK, and the SIL, explaining which setups worked, which failed, and the lessons to carry forward. From short ideas that didn’t pan out to breakout patterns and...
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RSI Overbought? Why That Could Signal Big Gains Ahead
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Join Dave as he explains how traders often get into trouble by thinking of “overbought” stocks as being bearish setups. While an RSI over 70 can often lead to short-term pullbacks, Dave explains that they can also signal the strength of a long-term uptrend phase. He uses Motorola Solutions (MSI)...
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Bonds Still Underperforming, Best Sectors for Hunting, IWM Starts to Leads SPY, Healthcare and Biogen Perk Up
by Arthur Hill,
Chief Technical Strategist, TrendInvestorPro.com
TLT broke out, but is still underperforming SPY; meanwhile, IWM has begun outperforming SPY. Arthur explains how to find the ideal "hunting grounds" for sectors....
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NVIDIA Under Pressure: Eyeing a Near-Term Bearish Options Strategy
Mike spotlights a bearish NVDA options setup using StockCharts' OptionsPlay Strategy Center, and explains what could stir fresh volatility....
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Pullback or Pitfall? Let the 21-Day EMA Be Your Guide
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Dave explains how the 21-day exponential moving average can help confirm trend phases, validate signals from other moving averages, and serve as an essential risk management tool for traders....
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New Highs vs New Lows; XLC Goes Beast Mode; Risk is On; Dissecting Gold; A Cyber Setup
by Arthur Hill,
Chief Technical Strategist, TrendInvestorPro.com
This week, new highs are consistently outpacing new lows. The Communication Services sector is leading the pack, gold is surging, and there's a cybersecurity stock setting up for a big move. Read all about the stock market's price action here....
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The Market's Tug-of-War: How to Read the S&P 500's Hammer Signals
by Frank Cappelleri,
Founder & President, CappThesis, LLC
Back-to-back hammer candlesticks in the S&P 500 are sending a message. Here's what these signals mean, why the market feels stuck, and what investors should watch for next....
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Best Practices For Spotting a Winning Stock Within a Top Industry Group
by Mary Ellen McGonagle,
President, MEM Investment Research
Every investor dreams of finding that next big stock before it takes off. The good news is that there’s a proven system that helps take a lot of the guesswork out of it.
The system I’m talking about? None other than William O’Neil’s methodology, developed after...
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Discretionary vs. Staples: Why ETFs are Flashing a Bullish Signal for 2025
Consumer Discretionary ETFs are outperforming Staples across large-cap, small-cap, and global markets. See why XLY, RSPD, PSCD, and RXI signal a bullish risk-on trend in 2025....
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China Stocks Step Back Into the Spotlight: Here's What Investors Need to Know
China stocks are surging, with FXI up 55% year-on-year. Learn what’s driving the rally, key technical levels, and what it means for retail investors....
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Financials and Industrials Are Key to the Rally as Tech Takes a Breather
What to watch ahead of Powell: S&P 500 RSI divergence, NVDA under 20-day MA, key levels at 6212/6025/5852; can Financials and Industrials lead?...
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Short-Term Market Swings: A Gentle Rhythm of Short-Term Bounces
by Frank Cappelleri,
Founder & President, CappThesis, LLC
Get the latest S&P 500 analysis with a focus on RSI negative divergence, short-term swing setups, and market breadth trends. Learn what current patterns mean and how to spot the next move....
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Smart Investors are Watching These Chart Signals: Here's Why
by Frank Cappelleri,
Founder & President, CappThesis, LLC
Discover what Bollinger Bands and RSI are signaling for the S&P 500. Learn how low volatility and key momentum indicators could point to the next market breakout....
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My Go-To ADX Scan for Finding Breakout Stocks
by Joe Rabil,
President, Rabil Stock Research
Joe shares his go-to ADX stock scan! Follow along as Joe uses the StockCharts platform to uncover strong long-term uptrends paired with low short-term momentum — the kind of setup that often precedes powerful breakouts. He walks through his “Strong Monthly / Low Weekly” scan criteria, explains how to apply it across...
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Why Daily vs. Weekly RRGs Matter in Portfolio Construction
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
Relative Rotation Graphs can be rendered in similar intervals as regular bar- or candlestick charts. This article explains the differences between weekly and daily RRGs....
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Thursday's Stock Market Dive: Noise or a Warning? Let the Charts Decide
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Was Thursday's market dip a warning sign or just noise? Explore market trends, sentiment, and sector rotation, and learn how the StockCharts Market Summary page can help you stay one step ahead....
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Avoid This Common RSI Mistake (And What to Do Instead)
by Joe Rabil,
President, Rabil Stock Research
Master RSI strategies with Joe! Follow along as Joe shares his refined method using dual timeframes and a two-RSI approach; see how he uses RSI-20 as a trend filter and RSI-5 as an entry signal to avoid common mistakes and enhance trading precision. Joe breaks down real chart examples on...
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Catch Big Moves Early With This Breakout Scan!
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Follow along as Dave shares the one stock scan he runs every week to uncover potential breakout candidates. He explains the three types of chart setups that frequently appear, each with their own trading implications, and walks through how he structures trades according to type. He also illustrates how to...
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Before You Cast Away, Hook the Market's Key Trends on StockCharts
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Check these must-see StockCharts signals before you cast off for the summer and see whether August's market currents say "stay the course" or "make adjustments."...
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Is It Time For a Comeback? 3 Stocks That Might Be Turning a Corner
by Jay Woods,
Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets
Explore technical turnaround setups for UPS stock, UNH stock price trends, and why MRK stock may offer the best risk/reward for investors this earnings season....
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Is the Charging Bull Getting Tired?
by Bruce Fraser,
Industry-leading "Wyckoffian"
Optimism surrounds the stock market indexes with lofty price targets. Could the fulfillment of Point & Figure targets mean the end of a bull market? Find out here. ...
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Will SMCI Stock Soar in 2025? Here's What the Charts Say
by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan,
Director of Site Content, StockCharts.com
Discover why SMCI stock's steady breakout, key support levels, and AI-driven upside could reward patient investors....
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S&P 500 Breaking Out Again: What This Means for Your Portfolio
by Frank Cappelleri,
Founder & President, CappThesis, LLC
The S&P 500 ($SPX) just logged its fifth straight trading box breakout, which means that, of the five trading ranges the index has experienced since the April lows, all have been resolved to the upside.
How much longer can this last? That's been the biggest question...
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Is META Breaking Out or Breaking Down?
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
The chart of Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) has completed a roundtrip from the February high around $740 to the April low at $480 – and all the way back again. Over the last couple weeks, META has pulled back from its retest of all-time highs, leaving investors to wonder what may...
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A Wild Ride For the History Books: 2025 Mid-Year Recap
by Grayson Roze,
Chief Strategist, StockCharts.com
by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research
Markets don't usually hit record highs, then risk falling into bearish territory, and spring back to new highs within six months. But that's what happened in 2025.
In this special mid-year recap, Grayson Roze sits down with David Keller, CMT, to show how disciplined routines, price-based...
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The Best Five Sectors, #28
by Julius de Kempenaer,
Senior Technical Analyst, StockCharts.com
The Technology sector continues to dominate, while Industrials are rotating out of the leading quadrant....
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